Wi-fi protected setup (wps), Wps) – ALFA NETWORK AIP-W505 User Manual

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Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS)

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configure a WDS MAC list entry. This feature allows the 11n Router

to associate with other 11n Routers in the network and use their

WDS MAC list. Lazy mode requires one other 11n Router within the

wireless network that is configured in Bridge or Repeater mode, and

has a configured MAC address list.

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Bridge: Operates as a standard bridge that forwards traffic

between WDS links (links that connect to other units in Repeater or

Lazy mode). The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be configured

on the 11n Router.

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Repeater: Operates as a wireless repeater, extending the range for

remote wireless clients and connecting them to an AP connected to
the wired network. The MAC addresses of WDS peers must be

configured on the 11n Router.

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Physical — The radio media coding used on all WDS links. CCK

corresponds to 11b, OFDM corresponds to 11g, and HTMIX corresponds

to 11n.

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Encryption Type — The data encryption used on the WDS link. Be

sure that both ends of a WDS link are configured with the same

encryption type and key. (Options: None, WEP, TKIP, AES.

Default: None)

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Encryption Key — The encryption key for the WDS link. The key type

and length varies depending on the encryption type selected. For WEP,

enter 5 alphanumeric characters or 10 hexadecimal digits for 64-bit

keys, or 13 alphanumeric characters or 26 hexadecimal digits for 128-

bit keys. For TKIP or AES, enter a password key phrase of between 8 to

63 ASCII characters, which can include spaces, or specify exactly 64

hexadecimal digits.

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AP MAC Address — The MAC address of the other 11n Router in the

WDS link.

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(WPS)

Wi-Fi Protected Setup (WPS) is designed to ease installation and activation

of security features in wireless networks. WPS has two basic modes of

operation, Push-button Configuration (PBC) and Personal Identification

Number (PIN). The WPS PIN setup is optional to the PBC setup and

provides more security. The WPS button on the 11n Router can be pressed

at any time to allow a single device to easily join the network.

The WPS Settings page includes configuration options for setting WPS

device PIN codes and activating the virtual WPS button.

Click on “Wireless Settings,” followed by “WPS”.